Name this leak!
02-16-08, 11:37 AM
#1
Name this leak!
Heres the gist: I'm leaking oil big time! I filled in 4.4L of motor oil and lost it all in 10 minutes. I have attached some photos, please tell me what that thing is and how I can fix it. The first photo is to show the location of the leak relative to the oil filter. I know it is the part by the lowest pulley.
Possibly relevant information: I went out for a quick drive around the block then parked my car after about 5 minutes. 30 minutes later it wouldn't start again. The starter would crank but engine wouldn't ignite. 1.5 hours later I came back and it started just like normal.
Description of situation: Drove for about 20 minutes in the city and another 20 minutes on the highway then the "add more oil" light came on. I stopped to check and there was a bit of smoke coming from the engine bay on the drivers side. I checked the level and it was low, so I drove slowly to the nearest town and added an entire jug of oil. After 10kms of driving I lost all 4.4L because the light came on and the level was low again. I notice that some oil is getting on some part of the exhaust.
Possibly relevant information: I went out for a quick drive around the block then parked my car after about 5 minutes. 30 minutes later it wouldn't start again. The starter would crank but engine wouldn't ignite. 1.5 hours later I came back and it started just like normal.
Description of situation: Drove for about 20 minutes in the city and another 20 minutes on the highway then the "add more oil" light came on. I stopped to check and there was a bit of smoke coming from the engine bay on the drivers side. I checked the level and it was low, so I drove slowly to the nearest town and added an entire jug of oil. After 10kms of driving I lost all 4.4L because the light came on and the level was low again. I notice that some oil is getting on some part of the exhaust.
02-16-08, 01:50 PM
#5
Sorry OLT, never thought performance-degrading issues would be put here too, thought it was only for performance-enhancing lol.
@bio3m: the uhh what? Sounds kind of important. How big of a job is it? And what would cause this problem? Is is a common problem?
@bio3m: the uhh what? Sounds kind of important. How big of a job is it? And what would cause this problem? Is is a common problem?
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02-16-08, 06:01 PM
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@bio3m: the uhh what? Sounds kind of important. How big of a job is it? And what would cause this problem? Is is a common problem?[/QUOTE]
Yes it is important, yes it is a big, or atleast important job, and probably just age. God I hope not.
Yes it is important, yes it is a big, or atleast important job, and probably just age. God I hope not.
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02-17-08, 06:42 AM
#8
Like others said, probably front main seal which is the same procedure as changing timing belt. Sometimes seals just get old and sometimes they leak for a reason related to oil quality/engine stuff. For example: clogged PVCs can build pressure to cause oil leaks; however, something like that would most likely show prior symptoms.
While changing the front seal, you may want to change the cam seals and other engine/oil seals at the same time (along with timing belt/wtr pump as others mentioned).
Also, since it sounds like the engine might have ran without oil, it should be checked for damage. Good Luck.
BTW, I had a front seal leak caused by someone not properly installing it. The shaft was gouged by someone improperly prying out an old one (so before putting in a new one, make sure the shaft and outer wall are smooth). A little polishing and new seal did the trick, not a drop since.
While changing the front seal, you may want to change the cam seals and other engine/oil seals at the same time (along with timing belt/wtr pump as others mentioned).
Also, since it sounds like the engine might have ran without oil, it should be checked for damage. Good Luck.
BTW, I had a front seal leak caused by someone not properly installing it. The shaft was gouged by someone improperly prying out an old one (so before putting in a new one, make sure the shaft and outer wall are smooth). A little polishing and new seal did the trick, not a drop since.
